Fibre crafts for yarn makers
Try spinning, weaving, dyeing, mending and the neighbouring crafts with a complete first sample.
Spinning yarn for beginners
Draft fibre, add twist and wind a single before deciding whether to ply it.
Weaving for beginners
Interlace weft through alternating warp openings to make a plain-weave sample.
Dye yarn with a fibre-matched recipe
The fibre determines the dye family and process; weigh dry fibre and use the dye maker’s recipe.
Needle felting for beginners
A barbed needle entangles suitable loose wool fibres into a firm shape.
Punch needle for beginners
A correctly threaded punch tool makes repeated loops through a taut compatible backing.
Rug hooking for beginners
A rug hook pulls short loops of yarn or fabric strips through a stretched backing.
Macramé knots for beginners
A square knot alternates two half knots around central filler cords.
Tunisian crochet for beginners
Tunisian crochet keeps an entire row of loops on the hook before a return pass closes them.
Loom knitting for beginners
Each peg holds a stitch; lifting the old loop over a new wrap forms the next row.
Machine knitting first sample
A machine-knit sample depends on needle selection, stitch size, yarn tension and the machine’s carriage settings.
Finger knitting for beginners
Your fingers act as pegs to make a narrow knitted cord.
Yarn embroidery on knitted fabric
Duplicate stitch follows a knit V with a new strand, covering it without cutting the original stitch.
Cross stitch for beginners
One cross covers one chart cell; fabric count determines its finished size.
Darn socks and repair knits
Stabilise the worn area before building a replacement web or following existing loops with duplicate stitch.
Choose weaving sett
Sett is warp ends per inch or centimetre. A balanced plain weave and a warp-faced cloth need different densities.